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KIA Carens vs Tata Nexon

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Tata Nexon? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Nexon. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.52 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str and Tata Nexon Price starts at Rs.8.15 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Tata Nexon is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27bhp @ 5500rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model), and Nexon has a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Nexon

Key HighlightsKIA Carens FaceliftTata Nexon
PriceRs.10.52 LakhRs.8.15 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1199 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Mileage/Range15.7 kmpl17.44 kmpl
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KIA Carens Facelift Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str car
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Rs. 10.52 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Carens specificationsNexon specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
12.19 Lakh
9.12 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
382 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Carens Brakes, Suspension & TyresNexon Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent& Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.25 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Exterior

Carens ExteriorNexon Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Externally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
checkYes
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal with Key
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
LED
LED headlight
No
checkYes
Projector headlight
No
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No

Instrumentation

Carens InstrumentationNexon Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
No
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Analogue
Digital
Gear Indicator
No
No
Shift Indicator
checkYes
Dynamic
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Carens Infotainment & CommunicationNexon Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
No
Touchscreen Size
-
10.24 inch
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
No
Integrated Music System
checkYes
No
Speakers
No
No
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
No
USB Compatibility
checkYes
No
Wireless Charger
No
No
Basic Warranty
3 Years or Unlimited KMS
3 Years or 100000 KMS
Extended Warranty
-
3 years or 125000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

Carens Engine & TransmissionNexon Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
5 Gears
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Fast Charging
-
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
17.44 kmpl
Top Speed
120 kmph
150 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Carens Comfort & ConvenienceNexon Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
Blower& Vents on Roof & Common Fan Speed Control
No
Automatic climate control
No
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
No
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
No
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
3
3
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
No
No
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

Carens SafetyNexon Safety
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Carens Dimensions & CapacityNexon Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4540 mm
3995 mm
Width
1800 mm
1804 mm
Height
1708 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
208 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
44 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
5.5 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
382 Litres
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1295 kg
Body Type
MUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Carens Pros & ConsNexon Pros & Cons
Pros
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
  • The new design makes the car look premium.
  • The base variant gets a good number of features.
  • It offers better safety with 6-Airbags, ESP, and Hill-hold standard in all variants.
  • The interior boasts a 10.2-inch touchscreen & some segment-first features.
  • The car offers comfortable ride quality.
  • The car comes with multiple engine options.
Cons
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
  • Lack of clarity in the variant lineup.
  • Tata could have improved the quality, fit & finish of the cabin.
  • Tata's after-sales experience could be better.
  • The base variant only gets an option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens Facelift and Tata Nexon

Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Nexon has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Carens has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 195 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1708 mm high and 4540 mm long. It has 1535 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Nexon is an with doors and seats ,44 Litres fuel tank capacity, 382 Litres boot space, 208 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1804 mm width, and 1295 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Nexon comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens Facelift and Tata Nexon Owner Reviews

  • Carens Review
  • Nexon Review
    • P
      Pradeep
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      KIA Carens is the best car. Good mileage for the diesel variant. Good look. Excellent off-road and in-city performance.
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      Aswanth
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      Good car but mileage is not good. Rest everything is fantastic especially space is very good. You can feel comfortable everywhere inside the car and AC cooling is very nice.
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    • A
      Aadil
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      4.3
      Good car for family and 7 seater comfortable for family I like this car so much I can buy the next month in diesel engine.
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      Gopi
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      I am really impressed this car two- or three-month Iam booking this car Salem to Rameswaram visit Kia carens good experience driveway to engine performance very good 7-person good compare for this vehicle suspension Seven persons luggage child overall good suspension this vehicle two months buy now.
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      Likes (2)
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      Priyansh agarwal
      5 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      4.4
      It offers a high level of comfort through its well-designed interior, smooth ride quality, effective noise insulation, and advanced climate control system. These factors combine to create a comfortable and enjoyable driving and riding experience for all occupants.
      Likes (8)
    • D
      Dk
      13 Apr 2024
      Review for Tata Nexon
      5.0
      Mind blowing performance if had no issue in driving it was fabulous great work against road.
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    • Ba
      Bharat ambekar
      01 Apr 2024
      Review for Tata Nexon
      4.2
      Amazing car. Safety is good. Mindblowing on road performance, mileage is good. All over good car. Harman music system is good
      Likes (6)
    • Sm
      Saket mishra
      28 Days ago
      Review for Tata Nexon
      5.0
      Best car in my range which is under 10 lakhs.
      Likes (4)
    • KP
      Kiran Pradhan
      29 Days ago
      Review for Tata Nexon
      5.0
      Best vehicle I've ever owned. The best car under budget is this one. Both this model and this car appeal to me. I'm grateful, Tata Motors.
      Likes (5)
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      Thurubilli Sai
      30 Days ago
      Review for Tata Nexon
      5.0
      A compact SUV with a combination of features, performance, and style is the Tata Nexon. All things considered, the Tata Nexon is a very attractive, well-equipped, and secure small SUV choice.
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    KIA Carens Facelift and Tata Nexon FAQs

    What is the on-road price of KIA Carens Facelift?
    The on-road price of KIA Carens Facelift is Rs. 12.19 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Tata Nexon?
    The on-road price of Tata Nexon is Rs. 9.12 Lakh in New Delhi.